Fine Dining Restaurant Chef - Casino jobs in Newark, NJ

This position is full-time and will manage all aspects of the kitchen.

Golden Krust is a fast casual Caribbean Restaurant that serves authentic Jamaican food and provides a taste of the Caribbean to the world.

Are you a detailed oriented person who is ready to step up as the Head of our kitchen? Our Chef / Kitchen Manager must have experience working as a Jamaican chef and be well organized, with experience managing kitchens and teams. Those are the assets that we need to continue growing our company and the culinary staff. We want results-oriented candidates to apply for this position.

This position is full-time and will manage all aspects of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan, delegate, and lead food preparation and cooking tasks
• Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure a high standard of quality and consistency for all menu items.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, and waste management including sourcing new vendors and products as needed.
• Assist with operational logistics, receiving, and staff hiring/scheduling.
• Maintain cleaning systems in the BOH and demonstrate clean work habits and time management.
• Maintain a strong work ethic while building and maintain team morale.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional commercial kitchen experience, with at least 2 years as a supervisor in the capacity of kitchen manager or head chef.
• culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Proficient computer skills – working knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets, and Catering software a plus.
• Department of Health Certification (desirable)
• Ability to demonstrate and re-enforce basic and advanced culinary skills, and quality control menu items as needed.
• Strong inventory management and waste plan efficiency skills, past positive food cost & labor cost numbers
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate kitchen team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,927.00 - $72,306.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Work Location: In person